Serving 894 students in grades 9-12, Mesa Verde High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 894 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mesa Verde High serves the northern part of Citrus Heights, CA, covering an area of approximately 7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesa Verde High School's student population of 894 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
894 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mesa Verde High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Verde High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7542 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
42%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Verde High School's ranking?
Mesa Verde High School is ranked #7542 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mesa Verde High School often compared to?
Mesa Verde High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Juan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa Verde High School?
The graduation rate of Mesa Verde High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Mesa Verde High School?
894 students attend Mesa Verde High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mesa Verde High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa Verde High School?
Mesa Verde High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mesa Verde High School offer ?
Mesa Verde High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mesa Verde High School part of?
Mesa Verde High School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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